The Walker County Arts Alliance (WCAA) is proud to announce it has received a generous grant from the Kiwanis Club of Jasper to support its in-school music education programs. This funding will help purchase musical instruments, such as rhythm sticks, for use in elementary classrooms throughout Walker County. Led by music educator Becki Stallsmith, the […]
Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Burton Campers is officially open in Jasper. “Mr. Clayton Burton had a location here in Jasper before we were incorporated, so the business is actually coming back to where the Burton family started it in the 1970s,” said General Manager Jody Garner. The new location
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Southern Energy Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch, located at 410 9th Avenue in Jasper, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Chamber of Commerce leaders, city officials, and community members. Formerly known as APCO Employees Credit Union, Southern Energy has
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Words by Scott McCullar | Image by Al Blanton I can remember sitting on the floor watching the live television broadcast of Al Capone’s vault being opened on April 21, 1986. Geraldo Rivera hosted the event where thirty million people or so watched the unveiling of what could be inside the vault of one of
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity or length when
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Editor’s Note: As a courtesy to our readers and community, The Walker Leader is providing space for each qualified candidate in the upcoming Jasper municipal election to share information about themselves and their goals for office. These profiles are submitted directly by the candidates and are published as received, with only minor edits for clarity or length when
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Walker County Lake is set to see its most transformative improvements in decades. State and local leaders gathered at the lake on Thursday, June 5, to announce a series of changes aimed at making the lake a more accessible and family-friendly destination for outdoor recreation.
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Camp COOL will host its summer fundraiser, the COOL Kids 5K + Car Wash, on Friday, June 28 at Gamble Park in Jasper. The event raises money for Camp COOL, a local nonprofit that provides a free summer camp experience for children and young adults with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. The morning will be full of family-friendly
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Ryan McGill Sakura Asian Cuisine in Jasper is well known for its flavorful hibachi dinners and fresh sushi rolls. But when it’s time for something sweet, their Mochi Ice Cream is a must-try. Mochi (pronounced MOH-chee) is a traditional Japanese dessert made from sweet rice flour that’s
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Words by Libby Allred | Images by Al Blanton, Ryan McGill, and Linley Allred There’s a growing fitness trend in Jasper: instructor-led workout opportunities. From strength training and cycling to Pilates and tap dancing, local businesses are offering guided fitness experiences that cater to beginners and experts alike. If you’re looking for structure in your
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